Maximum temperature nears 44°C in Gujarat

April 26, 2025
Gujarat Saurastra

Rajkot: The daytime temperatures neared 44°C in Gujarat today, as Rajkot recorded the highest temperature in the state at 43.9°C, significantly above the normal mark. Surendranagar followed closely with a maximum temperature of 43.3°C, while Amreli registered 43.1°C.

According to the weather report issued, many parts of Gujarat witnessed intense heat. Ahmedabad recorded a maximum of 41.3°C, while Bhuj touched 42.0°C. The state capital Gandhinagar, along with Deesa and Bhavnagar, also witnessed mercury levels above 40°C.

Among the top four cities — Ahmedabad, Baroda, Surat, and Rajkot — Baroda recorded the daytime temperature at 39.8°C, while Surat, as usual, remained the coolest among them at 34.0°C.

As per the seven-day weather forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there will be no significant change in maximum temperatures over the next two days. However, a rise of 2–3°C is likely thereafter across the region.

Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 40°C and 44°C across parts of Gujarat and Saurashtra-Kutch from April 26 to May 2. No heatwave conditions have been forecast during this period. However, coastal areas of South Gujarat and Saurashtra-Kutch are likely to experience hot and humid conditions, causing discomfort from April 27 to May 1. DeshGujarat

Today’s Weather Report (Reported on 0830 IST)

Date: 2025-04-26
Station Max Temp (oC) Dep. from Normal Min Temp (oC) Dep. from Normal RH at 0830IST RH at 1730IST Rainfall (mm)
Ahmedabad 41.3 -0.3 27.0 0.9 65 22 NIL
Amreli 43.1 1.3 23.0 -1.5 67 14 NIL
Baroda 39.8 -0.9 26.8 0.8 76 28 NIL
Bhavnagar 40.4 0.7 25.5 -0.5 68 46 NIL
Bhuj 42.0 1.7 25.1 0.9 78 29 NIL
DAHOD 37.7 — 26.3 — 51 — NIL
Daman 33.4 — 25.8 — 79 70 NIL
DANG 37.6 — NA — 83 — NIL
Deesa 40.8 0.0 25.8 1.4 64 18 NIL
Diu 31.9 -2.0 24.7 2.2 84 77 NIL
Dwarka 31.6 0.5 26.8 0.6 88 82 NIL
Gandhinagar 40.5 -0.7 27.0 1.1 64 25 NIL
JAMNAGAR 36.8 — 25.8 — 79 — NIL
Kandla 36.4 0.3 25.8 0.4 83 63 NIL
Naliya 37.4 2.1 24.0 0.3 85 57 NIL
Okha 33.4 1.7 27.2 1.3 86 72 NIL
Porbandar 33.4 -1.2 23.0 -1.3 85 72 NIL
Rajkot 43.9 2.7 23.4 -1.0 83 26 NIL
Surat 34.0 -3.1 27.0 1.2 75 68 NIL
SURAT KVK 33.4 — 27.2 — — — NIL
Veraval 31.4 -1.5 26.4 1.6 90 78 NIL

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